The Crew
We are a fun loving, professional and discreet crew. One of our attributes is a canny ability to read the requirements of our charter clients before they need anything, but most importantly, we emphasize the necessity to read how guests wish to be treated, not everyone wants the crew shadowing their every move. We believe in a much more dynamic way of making sure you get the 6 star plus service that you have chartered our yacht for.
Captain - Paul Mcwilliams, British
Paul started in the yachting industry in 1998, since then he has worked on an extensive range of vessels, from high-speed performance yachts, to classic sailing schooners. He has been captaining Latiko for 16 years. “Every year I aim to make the guest experience even better than the last, the bed rock of this is making sure we have the very best crew, and by presenting the vessel in top condition” Paul is a keen sports man who is equally at home in the mountains or on the sea.
Captain - Wil Poynton, Australian
Wil began his yachting career in 2006 and worked onboard Latiko since 2009. He has held his captain license since 2016. Born and raised on the beaches of Sydney, Australia, living by or on the sea has always been a part of his life. Wil loves life on the water, learning new languages, travel, new experiences and ultimately having a good time. He strives to help everyone onboard to have a good time also, presenting an outstanding crew and a vessel in top condition.
Chief Mate – Jacques 'JAY' Beukman South African
“Jay” joins us for his 2nd season onboard Latiko and his 5th year working on super yachts. He has grown up surrounded by the ocean in his home town of Cape Town. He is a keen fisherman, having run successful competition fishing boats, kite surfer, surfer and pretty much anything on or in the water. As 1st Mate he is responsible for all your watersports requirements, and is always there with an infectious smile. He is also our 1st bridge officer and can be often found navigating the vessel.
Rotation Chief Engineer - Peter Hardy, British
After 24 years of service Pete left the British Royal Navy last year, where he was an engineering officer ‘first class’. Needless to say; this vast experience has equipped him with the skill set to be an excellent engineer and crew member. Pete is joining us this year as rotational engineer, allowing him to achieve his work/family life balance through a 2 month work rotation. Pete is a fitness enthusiast and also a keen outdoor sports man, enjoying mountain biking and sailing.
Rotation Chief Engineer – Andrew Magracia, Philippino
Andrew also converted to Super Yachts from the commercial shipping industry, he completed his engineer training in 2017, since then he has been working his way up to be Chief Engineer, across a varied range of yachts from 50 – 140m. Andrew is a very skilled engineer, he is transferring his knowledge excellently to keeping all the systems onboard operational.
Chief Stewardess - Reza 'Rezy' Maritz, South African
‘Rezy’ is from the beautiful area of Betty’s Bay, Cape Town, South Africa. Reza has 5 years extensive experience in the yachting industry, as well as several years of high-end hospitality, shore based in South Africa. Last year Reza was our 2nd Stewardess until she took over as chief in October, suffice to say she knows exactly how to deliver that extra special ‘Latikan’ experience. Reza has grown up surrounded by the ocean, she enjoys keeping fit and loves most water sports.
Bosun - Kyle Moolman, South African
Kyle has grown up by the seaside in Cape town and is a very keen fisherman. He has swum the 5 miles from Nelson Mandelas Robben island, to Cape Town in 9c degree waters, and racing speed boats in the big waves off Cape Town’s rugged coast. Suffice to say he is very comfortable in the water. Kyle, like his partner Caylinn is always walking around with a big smile and here to help with anything you need on deck or in the sea. Kyle is also our 2nd bridge officer and can also be found manning the bridge from time to time.
Stewardess - Caylinn Molyneux, South African
Caylinn joins us for her 2nd year in the yachting industry. Caylinn is no stranger to the hospitality industry. She worked at the 5 star Thulani Game Lodge and Eco estate in Limpop, South Africa for over a year, where she hosted the guests and also looked after the estates film and photography. Caylinn has a very calm deminer with a lovely personality, during her vacation time she loves to travel.